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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 550.73 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 550.73 and 204.91 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 550.73 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/550.73 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 550.73 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 112,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,849.06/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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